10-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 21,1997 The regular meeting of the Pequot Lakes Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman M. Jurchen on Tuesday, October 21, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pequot Lakes City Hall. Roll call: M. Jurchen; G. Welu and F. Martinson present. J. Thompson and G. Jenson were absent. Motion by G. Welu and seconded by F. Martinson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Tom Woog of Water Wars presented to the Commission his proposal for a building in the industrial park. His proposed timeline is to start construction of a 66' x 72' building in 1998 on Lot 1, Block 1. He is currently renting a building in the city and has outgrown it and has to rent additional space for offices in another building. The commission reviewed the site plan and the proposed building plan. Mr. Woog is also interested in Lot 2, Block 1 for future expansion, he plans on moving his entire operation to Pequot Lakes. The Commission agreed that no changes to Section 8.20 Industrial Park Classifications will be made at this time. The commission requested that the Building Inspector make sure no trees are removed on building sites until the Zoning Administrator has reviewed and approved the site plan and a building permit has been issued. Motion by G. Welu and seconded by F. Martinson to amend the Variance and Conditional Use Permit policy to be: Variances and Conditional Use Permits are valid for 12 months from the date of approval and construction must begin during that period and an optional 6 month extension may be granted by the Commission. If construction has not commenced during the 6 month extension period, a new application must be submitted with all required paperwork and fees. Motion carried unanimously. Mark Jurchen will discuss updating the comprehensive plan with the council at their next regular meeting. Motion by F. Martinson and seconded by G. Welu to pass the resolution finding that the tax increment financing plan for tax increment financing district no. 1-5 conforms to the general plan for the development of the city. Motion carried unanimously. The commission will hold a public hearing on Mathias Justin's Conditional Use Permit application on Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. The commission members received a copy of the Pequot Lakes/Sibley Housing Study. Motion by G. Welu and F. Martinson to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Terri Russell, Secretary Mark Jurchen, Chairman